The Wallace Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 136183757 · Private foundation
The Wallace Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $55.4M in annual giving against $1.82B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,176 grants for The Wallace Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Wallace Foundation funds
The Wallace Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, economic development, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, hispanic communities, indigenous, low-income communities, men boys.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc To establish a donor-advised fund to assist Texas in new efforts to improve summer learning through the addition of days to the school year. | Dallas, TX | $8.9M | 2020 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc To establish a donor-advised fund to assist Texas in new efforts to improve summer learning through the addition of days to the school year. | Dallas, TX | $5.6M | 2022 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc To establish a donor-advised fund to assist Texas in new efforts to improve summer learning through the addition of days to the school year. | Dallas, TX | $3.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Wallace Foundation
The Wallace Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at wallacefoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Wallace Foundation
- Does The Wallace Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Wallace Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Wallace Foundation fund?
- The Wallace Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Communities Foundation of Texas Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Wallace Foundation give in grants?
- The Wallace Foundation reported $55.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $255.2M over 1,176 grants.
- Where is The Wallace Foundation located?
- The Wallace Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136183757.
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